NEWS
Kane County Extension Unit
535 Randall Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 630-584-6166 FAX: 630-584-4610
For more information contact:
Deanna Roby
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Serving DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties
Release Date: July 24, 2015
2015 Kane County Fair Showcases 4-H Youth and their Hard Work
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – Hundreds of Kane County youth participated in the annual Kane County Fair through their
4-H projects and animal shows in July.
“For months, our 4-H members work to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate
through 4-H exhibits and shows at the annual Kane County Fair,” said Doris Braddock, 4-H Youth
Development Program Coordinator, Kane County. “The 4-H conference judging and livestock shows provide
the youth with valuable experience and feedback to continue growing in their knowledge and skills levels.”
According to Braddock, 4-H has something to offer everyone. With 100-plus project areas, youth can explore
arts, sciences, citizenship, personal development, and much more. The 2015 Kane County 4-H Show Results
are as follows (listed by name, 4-H club and city of residence):
Natural Resources
Grand Champion Outdoor Adventures – Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Outdoor Adventures – Madison Soloman, Fantastics, St. Charles
Grand Champion Sportfishing – Christopher Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Sportfishing – Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills
Grand Champion Entomology – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Entomology – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts
Grand Champion Forestry – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Forestry – Jacob Fetter, The Challengers, St. Charles
Grand Champion Geology – Caden Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Geology – Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Grand Champion Wildlife – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts
Reserve Grand Champion Wildlife – Aiden Schadt, Junior Naturalists, North Aurora
State Fair Delegate - Entomology
Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
State Fair Alternate – Entomology
Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts
State Fair Delegate - Forestry
Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
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State Fair Alternate – Forestry
Jacob Fetter, The Challengers, St. Charles
State Fair Delegates – Geology
Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
State Fair Alternates – Geology
Philip deGarcia, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Rhett Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Veterinary & Animal Science
Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 8-14) – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 8-14) – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts
Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 15-18) – Nathan Holmer, The Challengers, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 15-18) – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
Grand Champion Vet Sciences – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Vet Sciences – Tia Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove
State Fair Delegates
Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
Nathan Holmer, The Challengers, Hampshire
Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
State Fair Alternates
Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts
Tia Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove
Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
Child Development
Grand Champion Child Development – Madison Solomon, Fantastics, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Child Development – Brooke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Waterman
State Fair Delegates
Meredith Abbs, Fantastics, St. Charles
Brooke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Waterman
Interior Design
Grand Champion Design Decisions – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
Reserve Grand Champion Design Decisions – Emma Stewart, Fantastics, St. Charles
State Fair Delegates
Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
Emma Stewart, Fantastics, St. Charles
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Mechanical Sciences
Grand Champion Aerospace – Arjun Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora
Reserve Grand Champion Aerospace – Vismay Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora
Grand Champion Bicycle Safety – Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Bicycle Safety – Kyle Jarka, A Bit More, Maple Park
Grand Champion Computer Science – Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia
Reserve Grand Champion Computer Science – Rory Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia
Grand Champion Electricity - Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove
Reserve Grand Champion Electricity – Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
Grand Champion Small Engines - Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills
Grand Champion Tractor Care – Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills
Reserve Grand Champion Tractor Care – Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Grand Champion Woodworking – Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove
Reserve Grand Champion Woodworking – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
Grand Champion Robotics - Arjun Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora
Reserve Grand Champion Robotics – Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva
State Fair Delegate – Aerospace
Arjun Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora
Vismay Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora
State Fair Alternate – Aerospace
Gwen Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
State Fair Delegate – Computer Science
Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia
Rory Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia
State Fair Delegates – Electricity
Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove
Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
State Fair Delegates – Small Engines
Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills
State Fair Delegates – Tractor
Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills
State Fair Alternate – Tractor
Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
State Fair Delegates – Woodworking
Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove
Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
State Fair Alternate – Woodworking
Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
Ely Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin
State Fair Delegates – Robotics
Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva
Arjun Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora
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Plants & Soils
Grand Champion Crops – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Reserve Grand Champion Crops – Blake Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa
Grand Champion Floriculture – Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Floriculture – Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
Grand Champion Horticulture – Aiden Best, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Horticulture – Bethany Hawn, The Challengers, St. Charles
Grand Champion Plant & Soil Science – Paden Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
State Fair Delegate - Crops
Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Blake Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa
State Fair Alternate - Crops
Brooke Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa
State Fair Delegates - Floriculture
Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
State Fair Alternate – Floriculture
Jordyn Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
State Fair Delegates – Horticulture
Bethany Hawn, The Challengers, St. Charles
Charlotte Sass, The Challengers, Elaina Studt, Westdel, Elgin
State Fair Alternate – Horticulture
Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva
Community Involvement & Global Awareness
Grand Champion Citizenship-Individual – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Citizenship-Individual – Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles
Grand Champion Service Learning – Shianne Votava, A Bit More, St. Charles
Grand Champion Intercultural-Individual – Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows
Reserve Grand Champion Intercultural-Individual – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts
Grand Champion Intercultural-Club – The Challengers
Reserve Grand Champion Intercultural-Club – 4-H Academy
Grand Champion Leadership – Gretchen Skaja, A Bit More, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Leadership – Carleigh Marcotte, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
State Fair Delegates – Citizenship
Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles
State Fair Alternates – Citizenship
Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
Lucas Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park
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State Fair Delegates – Intercultural
Individual – Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows
Club – The Challengers
State Fair Alternates – Intercultural
Individual – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts
Club – 4-H Academy
State Fair Delegates – Leadership
Carleigh Marcotte, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Gretchen Skaja, A Bit More, Elgin
State Fair Alternates– Leadership
Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts
Claire Murray, The Challengers, Dundee
Communication Arts
Grand Champion Communications – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Communications – Madison Solomon, Fantastics, St. Charles
Grand Champion Photography I – Aabha Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora
Reserve Grand Champion Photography I – Maria Ochs, Fantastics, Carpentersville
Grand Champion Photography II – Jessie Goff, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Photography II – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
Grand Champion Photography III – Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Photography III – Kristina Drendel, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Grand Champion Photo Editing – Bethany Larson, The Challengers, Geneva
Reserve Grand Champion Photo Editing – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
Grand Champion Video – Kristen McKellar, Got Robot? Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Video – Anita Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove
State Fair Delegates – Photography
Jessie Goff, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Bethany Larson, The Challengers, Geneva
Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
State Fair Alternates - Photography
Kristina Drendel, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Madison Soloman, Fantastics, St. Charles
Aabha Vyas, 4-H Academy, Aurora
State Fair Delegates – Video
Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia
Anita Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove
Kristen McKellar, Got Robot? Elgin
State Fair Alternate – Video
Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
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Miscellaneous
Grand Champion Health – Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia
Reserve Grand Champion Health – Courtney Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove
Grand Champion Intergenerational – Miranda Scheel, A Bit More, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Intergenerational – Evelyn Scheel, A Bit More, St. Charles
Grand Champion Theatre Arts – Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia
Reserve Grand Champion Theatre Arts – Jonah Crum, 9 Volt Junkers, Hoffman Estates
State Fair Delegate – Health
Courtney Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove
Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia
State Fair Alternate – Health
Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
Madison Soloman, Fantastics, St. Charles
State Fair Delegate – Intergenerational
Evelyn Scheel, A Bit More, St. Charles
Miranda Scheel, A Bit More, St. Charles
State Fair Delegates – Theatre Arts
Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia
Jonah Crum, 9 Volt Junkers, Hoffman Estates
State Fair Alternates – Theatre Arts
Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park
Visual Arts
Grand Champion (Glass) – Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Grand Champion (Metal) – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
Grand Champion (CCP) – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
Grand Champion (Paper) – Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin
Grand Champion (Fiber) – Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Grand Champion (Nature) – Grace Acosta, The Challengers, St. Charles
Grand Champion (Heritage Arts) – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
Grand Champion (Fiber) – Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin
Grand Champion (CCP) – Jessica Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
Grand Champion (Wood) – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
Reserve Grand Champion (Nature) – Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion (Computer Generated) – Evan Sass, The Challengers, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion (CCP) – Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion (CCP) – Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion (CCP) – Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion (Paper) – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
Reserve Grand Champion (Fiber) – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
Reserve Grand Champion (Heritage Arts) – Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion (Fiber) – Timothy Laird, A Bit More, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion (Fiber) – Brooke McCullough, A Bit More, St. Charles
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State Fair Delegates
Grace Acosta, The Challengers, St. Charles
Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park
Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
Jessica Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin
Emily Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
State Fair Alternates
Kristina Drendel, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple Park
Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin
Isabelle Schadt, Junior Naturalists, North Aurora
Clothing & Textiles
Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles I – Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles I – Ella Follman, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles II – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
Reserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles II – Noa Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin
Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles III – Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles III – Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
Grand Champion Jr. Fashion Revue – Olivia LaFrance, Primrose Clovers, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Fashion Revue – Madyson Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Grand Champion Sr. Fashion Revue – Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Fashion Revue – Noa Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin
State Fair Delegates – Sewing & Textiles
Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
State Fair Alternates – Sewing & Textiles
Ella Follman, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Noa Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin
Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
State Fair Delegates – Fashion Revue
Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Noa Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin
Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
State Fair Alternates – Fashion Revue
Abigal DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
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Food & Nutrition
Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 101 – Philip deGarcia, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 101 – Evan Sass, The Challengers, Elgin
Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 201 – Jillian Hanacek, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock
Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 201 – Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin
Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 301 – Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 301 – Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva
Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 401 – Ian Armesy, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 401 – Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
Grand Champion Outdoor Meals – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
Grand Champion Microwaving – Jillian Hanacek, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock
Reserve Grand Champion Microwaving – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
State Fair Delegates - Food & Nutrition
Ian Armesy, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
Philip deGarcia, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Jillian Hanacek, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock
Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin
Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva
State Fair Alternates - Food & Nutrition
Meredith Abbs, Fantastics, St. Charles
Abigal DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia
Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin
Miranda Scheel, A Bit More, Batavia
Swine
Champion Crossbreed Production Gilt Over All Weights – Jaide Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
Reserve Champion Crossbreed Production Gilt Over All Weights – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
Grand Champion Production Gilt – Jaide Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
Reserve Grand Champion Production Gilt – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Grand Champion Pair of Production Gilts – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Production Gilts – Brooke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Waterman
Lightweight Champion Market Gilt – Vanessa Gould, Lincoln Highway, Elburn
Lightweight Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Andrew Gould, Lincoln Highway, Elburn
Medium Weight Champion Market Gilt – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Medium Weight Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Heavyweight Champion Market Gilt – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Heavyweight Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Champion Crossbred Market Gilt Over All Weights – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Reserve Champion Crossbred Market Gilt Over All Weights – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Grand Champion Single Market Gilt, Overall – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion Single Market Gilt, Overall – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Grand Champion Pen of 2 Market Gilts, Overall – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 2 Market Gilts, Overall – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Champion Lightweight Pen Gilts – Zeke Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Waterman
Reserve Champion Lightweight Pen Gilts - Vanessa Gould, Lincoln Highway, Elburn
Champion Heavyweight Pen Gilts – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
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Reserve Champion Heavyweight Pen Gilts – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Lightweight Champion Barrow – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Lightweight Reserve Champion Barrow – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Heavyweight Champion Barrow – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Heavyweight Reserve Champion Barrow – Maxx Miller, Lincoln Highway, Sycamore
Champion Crossbreed Barrow Over All Weights – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Reserve Champion Crossbreed Barrow Over All Weights – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Grand Champion Single Barrow – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Reserve Grand Champion Single Barrow – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Grand Champion Pen of Barrows – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Barrows – Jessica Dunteman, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock
Champion Lightweight Pen Barrows – Andrew Gould, Lincoln Highway, Elburn
Reserve Champion Lightweight Pen Barrows – Vanessa Gould, Lincoln Highway, Elburn
Champion Heavyweight Pen Barrows – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Reserve Champion Heavyweight Pen Barrows – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Jr. Jr. Swine Showmanship – Chance Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Hinckley
Jr. Swine Showmanship – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Hinckley
Sr. Swine Showmanship – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
Sheep
Grand Champion Ewe – Miranda Nelson, Burlington Ag, Kingston
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Grand Champion Ram – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Reserve Grand Champion Ram – Miranda Nelson, Burlington Ag, Kingston
Grand Champion Market Lamb – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb – Megan Fidler, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Grand Champion Pen of Market Lambs – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Market Lambs – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Jr. Sheep Showmanship – Megan Fidler, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Sr. Sheep Showmanship – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Poultry
Grand Champion Standard Cockerel – Sarah Werner, Burlington Ag, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Standard Cockerel – Sarah Werner, Burlington Ag, Elgin
Grand Champion Standard Cock – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Standard Cock – Elizabeth Barton, A Bit More, Maple Park
Grand Champion Standard Pullet – Stephany Barton, A Bit More, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion Standard Pullet – Sarah Werner, Burlington Ag, Elgin
Grand Champion Standard Hen – Elizabeth Barton, A Bit More, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion Standard Hen – Joshua Stewart, Fantastics, St. Charles
Grand Champion Bantam Cockeral – Ashley Werner, Burlington Ag, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Cockeral – Ashley Werner, Burlington Ag, Elgin
Grand Champion Bantam Cock – KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Cock – Megan Mingl, A Bit More, Maple Park
Grand Champion Bantam Pullet – Dale Lyons, Fantastics, Batavia
Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Pullet – Ashley Werner, Burlington Ag, Elgin
Grand Champion Bantam Hen – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Hen – Emma Stewart, Fantastics, St. Charles
Grand Champion Meat Production – Jonanthan LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Production – Steven LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
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Grand Champion Egg Production – Steven LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Egg Production – Erin Hughes, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Maple Park
Grand Champion Goose –Matheu Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion Goose – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Grand Champion Duck – KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Duck – KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. Charles
Grand Champion Turkey – Emily LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Turkey - Steven LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
Grand Champion Misc. Fowl – Aiden Best, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Misc. Fowl - Jessica Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
Grand Champion Pigeon – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Jr. Showmanship – Dale Lyons, Fantastics, Batavia
Sr. Showmanship – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Goats
Grand Champion Dairy Goat – Martin Burnidge, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Grand Champion Meat Goat – Rebecca Dunteman, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat – Rebecca Dunteman, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock
Grand Champion Market Goat – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Hinckley
Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat – Rebecca Dunteman, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock
Jr. Showmanship – Chase Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Hinckley
Sr. Showmanship – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Hinckley
Dairy Cattle
Jr. Dairy Fitting & Showmanship – Kate Schildmeyer, Fantastics, St. Charles
Sr. Dairy Fitting & Showmanship – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Grand Champion Holstein – Tyler Bollech, Burlington Ag, Kingston
Reserve Grand Champion Holstein – Tia Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove
Jr. Champion Holstein – Tyler Bollech, Burlington Ag, Kingston
Reserve Jr. Champion Holstein – Tia Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove
Grand Champion Jersey – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Jersey – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Sr. Champion Jersey – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Reserve Sr. Champion Jersey – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Jr. Champion Jersey – Jarret Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Reserve Jr. Champion Jersey – Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Grand Champion Other Breeds – Kaitlyn Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Other Breeds – Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Sr. Champion Other Breeds – Kaitlyn Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Jr. Champion Other Breeds – Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Reserve Jr. Champion Other Breeds – Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Grand Champion Red & White – Kaitlyn Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Red & White – JT Dorn, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Sr. Champion Red & White – Kaitlyn Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Jr. Champion Red & White – JT Dorn, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Reserve Jr. Champion Red & White – Jarret Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
4-H Dairy Club Exhibit – Burlington Ag
Supreme Dairy Champion – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Reserve Supreme Dairy Champion – Kaitlyn Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Dairy Club Appearance Award – 1st Place – Hampshire Jr. Farmers
Dairy Club Appearance Award – 2nd Place – Burlington Ag
Dairy Club Appearance Award – 3rd Place – Primrose Clovers
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The Milking Derby event was held on Saturday, July 18, and is sponsored by Colonial Café in St. Charles. Contestants in
this derby are 4-H and FFA members participating in this year’s fair with winners listed below.
Junior Girls:
Junior Boys:
Senior Girls:
Senior Boys:
Emily Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Paden Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Jarret VanAcker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Rabbits
Grand Champion Large Breed – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Large Breed – Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park
Grand Champion Small Breed – Zoe Pozen, Y-Not, Elburn
Reserve Grand Champion Small Breed – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Grand Champion Grade – Brooke McCullough, A Bit More, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Grade – Jenna Peters, A Bit More, Maple Park
Grand Champion Meat Pen – Madyson Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Grand Champion Fancy Three – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Fancy Three – Matheu Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
Champion Jr. Showmanship – Jordyn Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Reserve Jr. Champion Showmanship – Madyson Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Champion Sr. Showmanship – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Hr. Farmers, Hampshire
Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship – Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park
Beef
Grand Champion Steer – Chase Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo
Reserve Grand Champion Steer – Aaron Ruder, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
Grand Champion Female – Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Reserve Grand Champion Female – Charlotte Ritch, Burlington Ag, South Elgin
Best 4-H Club Exhibit – Burlington Ag
3 Steers Owned by 1 Exhibitor – Blake Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa
Champion Angus Steer – Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park
Reserve Champion Angus Steer – Megan Fidler, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Champion Angus Female - Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
Champion Hereford Steer – Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park
Reserve Champion Hereford Steer – Morgan Fidler, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Champion Hereford Female – Charlotte Ritch, Burlington Ag, South Elgin
Champion Shorthorn Steer – Brody Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Chase Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo
Grand Champion Jr. Showmanship – Jordyn Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
Grand Champion Sr. Showmanship – Brooke Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa
Champion Shorthorn Female – Jared Peters, A Bit More, Maple Park
Champion Crossbred Steer – Chase Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo
Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer – Aaron Ruder, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
Grand Champion Grade Fat Heifer – Jessica Bowgren, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion Grade Fat Heifer – Claude Lenz, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
Champion Rate of Gain Steer – Blake Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa
Reserve Champion Rate of Gain – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
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Horse & Pony
Grand Champion English Pony Showmanship – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion English Pony Showmanship – Heidi Wood, Y-Not 4-H Club, Sycamore
Grand Champion Western Pony Showmanship – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion Western Pony Showmanship – Zachary King, A Bit More, South Elgin
Grand Champion English Horse Showmanship – Elena Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion English Horse Showmanship – Taylor Emigh, Y-Not 4-H Club, St. Charles
Grand Champion Western Horse Showmanship – Taylor Emigh, Y-Not 4-H Club, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Western Horse Showmanship – Elena Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple Park
Grand Champion Equitation over Fences – Rebecca Geringer, Fantastics, Elburn
Reserve Grand Champion Equitation over Fences – Emma Rutherford, Fantastics, St. Charles
Grand Champion Western Pony Horsemanship – Heidi Wood, Y-Not 4-H Club, Sycamore
Grand Champion English Pony Equitation – Kaitlyn Lomas, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
Reserve Grand Champion English Pony Equitation – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
Grand Champion Speed Pony – Taylor Emigh, Y-Not 4-H Club, St. Charles
Grand Champion Speed Horse – Megan Wiesbrock, Lincoln Highway, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Speed Horse – Shianne Votava, A Bit More, St. Charles
Grand Champion Western Horse Horsemanship – Taylor Emigh, Y-Not 4-H Club, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Western Horse Horsemanship – Elena Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple Park
Grand Champion English Horse Equitation Rider – Emma Rutherford, Fantastics, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion English Horse Equitation Rider – Elena Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple Park
Grand Champion English Pony Equitation over Fences – Kaitlyn Lomas, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
Grand Champion Dressage Rider – Brittany McCullough, A Bit More, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Dressage Rider – Emma Rutherford, Fantastics, St. Charles
Prior to Fair Week, the following competitions are held:
Public Presentations
Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 8-12) – Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva
Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 13-18) – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 8-12) – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts
Reserve Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 13-18) – Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows
State Fair Delegates
Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
Gwen Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows
State Fair Alternates
Jack Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia
Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows
Small Pets
Grand Champion Small Pets (ages 8-12) – Dana Connell, A Bit More, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Small Pets (ages 8-12) – Zoe Ulaszek, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Grand Champion Small Pets (ages 13-18) – Gina Provenzano, Y-Not, Sycamore
Reserve Grand Champion Small Pets (ages 13-18) – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
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Dogs
Grand Champion Introductory – Kenedy Cargola, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove
Grand Champion Pre-Novice – Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion Pre-Novice – Paden Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
Grand Champion Dog Care (ages 8-13) – Shelby Jensen, A Bit More, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Dog Care (ages 8-13) – Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles
Grand Champion Dog Care (ages 14-18) – Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple Park
Grand Champion Jr. Showmanship – Jackie Acosta, The Challengers, St. Charles
Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Showmanship – Shianne Votava, A Bit More, St. Charles
Grand Champion Sr. Showmanship – Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, Maple Park
Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Showmanship – Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park
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Photo Captions 2015 (Note: photos attached and on next page)
Nathan Biery of Sugar Grove discusses his electricity project with a 4-H judge Ed Merkle last week. Biery went
on to win Grand Champion honors in both electricity and woodworking.
Jacob Fetter of St. Charles shakes the hand of judge Gene Ochs following his conference judging experience
in Forestry this year. Fetter went on to win a Reserve Grand Champion rosette with his project.
Zoe Pozen of Elburn hugs her mini-lop rabbit, Maggie, following her victory in the 4-H rabbit show on July 16.
Pozen said she was surprised and excited that Maggie won Grand Champion Small Breed.
Burlington Ag 4-H Club’s Tyler Bollech poses with his calf during the 4-H dairy show last week. He took home
with the Jr. Champion Holstein and Grand Champion Holstein rosettes and trophies.
Emma Rutherford takes a fence with her horse in the 4-H horse and pony show at the Kane County Fair.
Rutherford, of St. Charles, went on to win Reserve Grand Champion Equitation over Fences, as well as Grand
Champion English Horse Equitation Rider and Reserve Grand Champion Dressage Rider.
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